Doris Sexton

Mrs. Doris L. Sexton went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 14, 2013. Doris was born on November 4, 1933 in rural Greenfield, Indiana to parents Everett L. Watkins, Sr. and Helen L. (Simpson) Watkins. The Watkins family lived in rural Hanover, Indiana for a short time before moving to rural Henry County, Indiana. Doris started school in Millville, Indiana before moving to New Lisbon, Indiana where she started the 3rd grade and graduated high school in May 1951. While attending her senior year of high school she also attended New Castle Business College. Doris married Bob D. Sexton on January 17, 1954 in New Lisbon, Indiana. Their first home was in New Castle and after Bob returned from his military service, they moved to Lebanon where they raised their family.Doris began her business career at Perfect Circle Corporation in Hagerstown, Indiana. In Lebanon, Doris worked for Commercial Filters, Kroger Company and ended her career at Citizens Bank and Trust Company. After Doris and Bob retired, they spent their winters in Ft. Myers and Punta Gorda, Florida.A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Doris loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, flowers, gardening, camping, reading, painting and Church membership. Funeral Services will be held at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Merv McNair, officiating.Visitation is planned for Tuesday, September 17, 2013, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Lebanon.Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Jamestown, Indiana.Survivors:Three Children: Debra J. Batten and husband, Gary Michael R. Sexton and wife, Stephanie Carolyn J Mitchell and husband, JohnFour Grandchildren: Christen Young Stephen Sexton Kathryn Sexton David SextonGrandchildren: Misti Fanton and husband, Brad Traci Bolle Aimie Abrams and husband, David Tonya Martinez and husband, Lupe Tammy Cook and husband, Barry Mindy Clary and husband, DonavanEight Great GrandchildrenBrother: Everett L. Watkins, Jr. and wife, Mary LouBrother-In-Law: Bill D. Sexton and wife, MeredithDeceased: In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by her grandparents; William and Eola Simpson, Lillian and Hosea Crafton, Rawleigh Watkins; sisters-in-law, Betty Hall and Bonnie Mannon, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorials: American Diabetes Association or Lighthouse Baptist Church 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114 858 West 250 North Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 Lebanon, Indiana 46052

Doris Sexton

September 15, 2013